Reporting to the CFO, the Transformation Manager is responsible for leading and delivering Finance and People & Culture transformation initiatives that improve how work gets done across the organisation.

Partnering closely with senior leaders across Finance, People & Culture, Technology and the wider business, you'll develop and drive an integrated transformation roadmap spanning people, process, technology and data initiatives. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, helping establish governance frameworks, drive prioritisation, develop business cases, and deliver meaningful change that improves efficiency, effectiveness, employee experience, controls and scalability.

What you'll be doing

Key areas of focus include:

• Developing and delivering an integrated transformation roadmap across Finance and People & Culture, aligning initiatives to strategic priorities and business outcomes.
• Establishing governance frameworks, driving prioritisation, and leading the successful delivery of transformation initiatives across people, process, technology and data.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to simplify processes, improve system capability, leverage automation, strengthen controls, and enhance employee experience through sustainable business improvement.
• Developing business cases and strategic recommendations, evaluating operating models and technology solutions, and providing commercial insights to support decision-making.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships, influencing change adoption, and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable and lasting benefits to the organisation.

This role is Fixed Term (2 Years), please click here to view position description.

About You

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys turning ideas into practical outcomes. You thrive in environments where you can bring structure to complexity, influence stakeholders, and drive meaningful change. Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, you're equally capable of shaping future priorities and rolling up your sleeves to help deliver them.

You bring strong commercial acumen, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead through influence rather than authority. Most importantly, you're proactive, outcomes-focused and motivated by creating lasting improvements across people, processes and systems.

You'll bring:

• Experience working across Finance, HR/People systems, enterprise systems or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing business cases, investment proposals and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong understanding of governance, programme delivery and change management principles.
• Strong programme leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success delivering process improvement, system optimisation and change initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and business case development capability.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities and deliver results.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

Why join us? 

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of two critical functions at Summerset. Working alongside the CFO, Chief People Officer and other senior leaders, you'll have the scope to influence strategic priorities, improve organisational capability, and deliver transformation initiatives that create lasting business value.

You'll join an organisation with ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the autonomy to challenge thinking, drive change, and see the tangible impact of your work across people, processes, systems and ways of working.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working, including up to two days working from home each week and flexible start and finish times
• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Share scheme participation
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• The chance to work directly with executive leaders on organisation-wide strategic initiatives
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on delivering the best outcomes for our people and residents

Ready to bring your skills to life?

If you're an experienced transformation leader who thrives on improving how organisations operate and delivering meaningful change across people, process and technology, we'd love to hear from you. Join Summerset and help shape the future of our Finance and People & Culture functions through initiatives that create lasting impact.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you tick most of the boxes and are excited by the opportunity, don’t hesitate to apply.  Applications close on 22nd September.

As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool at our Casebrook village, you will be part of a team of casuals that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

• Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
• Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
• Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
• Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

As a casual you will need to be available often at short notice for a variety of shifts.

Please click here to view the full job description.

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

You’ll bring with you:

•  A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Full uniform provided
• Opportunities for part time or permanent work in the future

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 22nd of September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a high-profile leadership role responsible for leading Summerset's investor relations strategy and market engagement across New Zealand and Australia.

You'll act as a trusted adviser to the Board, CFO and Executive Leadership Team, providing insight into investor sentiment, capital market expectations and external perceptions of the business. This role combines strategic thinking, relationship management and strong commercial acumen to ensure Summerset continues to build credibility and trust with investors and analysts.

What you'll be doing

Key areas of focus include:

• Lead Summerset's investor relations strategy and engagement programme.
• Build strong relationships with investors, analysts, brokers and capital markets stakeholders.
• Provide market intelligence and insights to the Board and Executive Leadership Team.
• Shape and deliver investor presentations, results communications and market updates.
• Bring an investor and analyst perspective to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor market trends, investor sentiment and competitor activity.
• Support capital management initiatives and strategic transactions through a capital markets lens.
• Lead and mentor a small Investor Relations team.

Please click here to view position description.

About You

You're a commercially astute relationship builder who understands how investors and analysts assess performance, value and growth.

You bring a strong capital markets background and can confidently engage with senior executives, investors and Boards. You know how to challenge thinking constructively, provide an external market perspective, and communicate complex information in a clear and compelling way.

Most importantly, you're collaborative, credible and relationship-focused. You understand that effective investor relations is built on transparency, trust and influence rather than defensiveness.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in Investor Relations, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Funds Management or a similar capital markets environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, valuation methodologies and listed company reporting.
• Experience preparing and delivering market-facing communications and presentations.
• Experience working on the investor, analyst, advisory or issuer side of the market.
• Deep understanding of investor and analyst expectations.
• Confidence presenting to and advising Boards and senior leaders.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

Why join us? 

This is a rare opportunity to shape the investor narrative of one of New Zealand's leading listed companies during an exciting period of growth.

You'll work closely with the Board, CEO and CFO, influence strategic discussions, and play a key role in how Summerset is positioned within the investment community across New Zealand and Australia.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working with 2 days working from home and flexible hours
• Ongoing professional development
• Company shares and health insurance
• Exposure to the Board and Executive Leadership Team
• A values-led culture focused on bringing the best of life

Location: Auckland or Sydney preferred. Melbourne will also be considered for candidates with strong investor and capital markets networks.

Ready to bring your skills to life?

If you're an experienced capital markets professional who can bring an investor's perspective, build trusted relationships and confidently influence at Board level, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape Summerset's next chapter of growth.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you tick most of the boxes and are excited by the opportunity, don’t hesitate to apply. Applications close on 22nd September.

As a Kitchen Assistant for our Whanganui village you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Your support will help ensure our chefs can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents and visitors. From assisting with food prep to keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you’ll make a big difference behind the scenes – and you’ll be appreciated for it.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning
• Helping with plating and presentation of meals
• Operating dishwashers and ensuring all kitchenware is properly sanitised
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant
• Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation

Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families.

The shifts/hours for this role are: 4 days on 2 days off (2xAM shifts/2xPM shifts) 

You’re approachable, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing kitchen. You’ll also bring:

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality
• A friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills
• Good physical stamina
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Ongoing training and career development 
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 6/10/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Rototuna village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable.

This is a casual role working on as and when needed basis.

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Superb barista skills
• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Retail discounts
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 22nd September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We are looking for an exceptional Village Assistant to join our Milldale Village. You will ensure the safety and security of the village and be ready to respond to any medical or emergency incidents that may arise.

You will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all Village related matters whilst on duty and more importantly providing a visible, reassuring presence, and ensuring our residents feel safe and supported..

Your day-to-day will include: 

• Providing a calm, professional first response to medical emergencies
• Cleaning duties (maintaining cleanliness of facilities)
• Administrative duties (handling paperwork, scheduling, or data entry)
• Liaising with emergency services when needed
• Monitoring village security and respond to any unusual activity
• Maintaining clear communication with the Village Manager

This is a casual role, working on as and when needed basis.

You’ll be someone who brings a calm, confident presence to the role—comfortable working alone overnight, capable of thinking on your feet, and able to make sound decisions under pressure without hesitation.

You’ll also bring: 

• Confident working independently and making quick, effective decisions when needed
• A strong communicator who remains calm and composed in high-pressure or emergency situations
• Naturally responsible, dependable, and highly observant, with great attention to detail
• Able to build rapport and trust with residents
• Has a current First aid certificate (preferrable) and full drivers license

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 21st September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We are looking for an exceptional Village Assistant to join our Milldale Village. You will ensure the safety and security of the village and be ready to respond to any medical or emergency incidents that may arise.

You will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all Village related matters whilst on duty and more importantly providing a visible, reassuring presence, and ensuring our residents feel safe and supported..

Your day-to-day will include: 

• Providing a calm, professional first response to medical emergencies
• Cleaning duties (maintaining cleanliness of facilities)
• Administrative duties (handling paperwork, scheduling, or data entry)
• Liaising with emergency services when needed
• Monitoring village security and respond to any unusual activity
• Maintaining clear communication with the Village Manager

This is a casual role, working on as and when needed basis.

You’ll be someone who brings a calm, confident presence to the role—comfortable working alone overnight, capable of thinking on your feet, and able to make sound decisions under pressure without hesitation.

You’ll also bring: 

• Confident working independently and making quick, effective decisions when needed
• A strong communicator who remains calm and composed in high-pressure or emergency situations
• Naturally responsible, dependable, and highly observant, with great attention to detail
• Able to build rapport and trust with residents
• Has a current First aid certificate (preferrable) and full drivers license

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 21st September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Registered Nurse at our Whangarei village, you will be part of a team that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

• Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
• Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
• Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
• Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

Please click here to view the full job description.

This is a permanent role working a roster of: Four days on, two days off - rotating through AM, PM and night shifts (Minimum 60 and maximum 80 hours per fortnight).

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

You’ll bring with you:

•  A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 21st September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We’re looking for a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our team at Summerset Waikanae. This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents.

As our Chef you are not only responsible for resident production meals but delivering the vibrant café menu and varied cabinet assortment to entice guests and visitors and catering to a range of diets.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking set meals that are delivered to residents that can’t come to the café
• Cooking short orders for your cafe customers
• Assisting with creating a beautiful café specials menu 
• Complying with the approved Food Control Plan
• Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preparation techniques

Alongside your day to day you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events.

The hours for this role are: Friday, Saturday 7:30am-3pm & every second Sunday 10am-6pm

You will be an experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food. You will be used to a fast-paced kitchen where you will be preparing set meals as well as café orders. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers.

To be successful you will bring:

• A professional cookery qualification
• Experience working as a Cook or a Chef
• Sound understanding of Food Safety Plans
• A team player who loves passing on their culinary knowledge to their colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain further recognised culinary qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 4/10/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

A Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Summerset is more than just a cleaner.
You're a quiet hero behind the scenes — keeping our village fresh, homely, and dignified for the people who live here.

We’re looking for a hardworking, caring Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Summerset on the Landing village team. This role is all about making sure our residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home.

As a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant, you'll be a key part of creating a clean, uplifting, and homelike environment for residents, their whānau, and fellow team members.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Ensuring high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry, and kitchen facilities
• Laundering, folding and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care and attention
• Labelling, mending and maintaining residents' personal laundry items
• Supporting infection control measures and health and safety procedures
• Building friendly, respectful relationships with residents and understanding their unique needs

This is a casual role, working on an 'as and when required' basis. 

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• You have experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hospitality
• Take pride in your work and care about the small details
• Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet
• Have a genuine interest in aged care (no experience necessary — full training provided)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 5/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join Summerset in the Sun. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our Nelson village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. Therefore, you will need to be organised and efficient, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in service. 

This is a permanent position, working 32 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with some proven experience to our team. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

What we offer

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Birthday leave
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 18th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join Summerset in the Sun. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our Nelson village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. Therefore, you will need to be organised and efficient, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in service. 

This is a permanent position, working 32 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with some proven experience to our team. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

What we offer

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Birthday leave
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 18th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

About the Role:

The Administration Partner plays a central role in an innovative service model designed to maximise front line support across a group of Villages.

Reporting to the Operations Business Manager, this role provides high-quality, remote administrative support that enables Village-based teams to focus more of their time on providing exceptional customer service and resident experiences.

This is a Fixed term role until 31 March 2027. We are open to both part-time and full-time options. 

Internal applicants: we are open to secondment arrangements. 

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Use your operational expertise and experience to improve how front line teams deliver exceptional customer service
• Provide administration support to Village and Care teams, keeping communication clear and ensuring information, enquiries, and requests are actioned in a timely manner. 
• Prepare monthly registers, tools and templates, making sure they are accurate, consistent, and available on time for Village teams. 
• Resident Administration and Billing - Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident information in VCare and process and maintain accurate resident on-charging records in VCare.
• Financial Administration, create and maintain purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Be the first point of contact for AP for investigating and resolving billing issues. 
• Building strong working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and teams.

About You:

You’re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to busy environments. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working autonomously, and supporting stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.

You take pride in producing high‑quality outputs, communicating clearly, and finding smarter ways of working that help teams perform at their best.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous administration experience in the aged care and retirement living preferred. 
• Proven ability to deliver great internal and external customer service, build positive relationships with village teams, and show genuine care for residents and their experience, including when interacting remotely.
• Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Skilled in data entry and in keeping databases accurate and up to date.  
• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Copilot, Word, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint. 
• Comfortable suggesting improvements to standardised processes to help save time and use resources more efficiently. 
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. 
• Highly organised and able to pick up and effectively manage multiple tasks at short notice. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to existing and new software systems, including AI assistance tools 
• Be honest, punctual and reliable. 

Why Summerset

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in a role where your admin expertise will directly support better outcomes for our people and the business. 

Some of our great benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Southern Cross health essentials insurance
• Birthday leave

Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. Please note, this role may close early due to high application volume. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

About the Role:

The Administration Partner plays a central role in an innovative service model designed to maximise front line support across a group of Villages.

Reporting to the Operations Business Manager, this role provides high-quality, remote administrative support that enables Village-based teams to focus more of their time on providing exceptional customer service and resident experiences.

This is a Fixed term role until 31 March 2027. We are open to both part-time and full-time options. 

Internal applicants: we are open to secondment arrangements. 

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Use your operational expertise and experience to improve how front line teams deliver exceptional customer service
• Provide administration support to Village and Care teams, keeping communication clear and ensuring information, enquiries, and requests are actioned in a timely manner. 
• Prepare monthly registers, tools and templates, making sure they are accurate, consistent, and available on time for Village teams. 
• Resident Administration and Billing - Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident information in VCare and process and maintain accurate resident on-charging records in VCare.
• Financial Administration, create and maintain purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Be the first point of contact for AP for investigating and resolving billing issues. 
• Building strong working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and teams.

About You:

You’re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to busy environments. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working autonomously, and supporting stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.

You take pride in producing high‑quality outputs, communicating clearly, and finding smarter ways of working that help teams perform at their best.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous administration experience in the aged care and retirement living preferred. 
• Proven ability to deliver great internal and external customer service, build positive relationships with village teams, and show genuine care for residents and their experience, including when interacting remotely.
• Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Skilled in data entry and in keeping databases accurate and up to date.  
• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Copilot, Word, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint. 
• Comfortable suggesting improvements to standardised processes to help save time and use resources more efficiently. 
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. 
• Highly organised and able to pick up and effectively manage multiple tasks at short notice. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to existing and new software systems, including AI assistance tools 
• Be honest, punctual and reliable. 

Why Summerset

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in a role where your admin expertise will directly support better outcomes for our people and the business. 

Some of our great benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Southern Cross health essentials insurance
• Birthday leave

Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. Please note, this role may close early due to high application volume. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool at our Cambridge village, you will be part of a team of casuals that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

• Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
• Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
• Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
• Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

As a casual you will need to be available often at short notice for a variety of shifts.

Please click here to view the full job description.

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

You’ll bring with you:

•  A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Full uniform provided
• Opportunities for part time or permanent work in the future

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 17th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Prebbleton village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

We have two positions available:

• Sunday to Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm
• Friday to Monday, 9:30am to 3:30pm

These roles will commence on the 2nd November and will begin with 2 weeks of full-time paid training. Training hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. 

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Superb barista skills
• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 17th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Diversional Therapist at our Rototuna village, you’ll be empowered  to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process. Through personalised recreation plans and engaging activities, you’ll help residents maintain independence, dignity, and connection with others.

Typical duties include:

• Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable
• Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village
• Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate
• Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records
• Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager

This is a permanent full-time role working a roster of Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm.

You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.

You’ll bring with you:

• National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) – or at least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent planning and time management skills, with a proactive mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course)
• A full, clean driver’s licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
• Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 17th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We’re on the lookout for an inspirational and experienced Care Centre Manager to lead our Whanganui village care team. You’ll play a critical role in building a high-performing team of Nurses and Caregivers, and ensure we continue to deliver the exceptional care we’re known for.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with some occasional on-call responsibilities that include weekends and nights.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the Village Manager, you’ll be responsible for the care centre’s daily operations and strategic leadership, including:

• Full accountability for staffing, budgeting, and compliance
• Leading and coaching your team with a strong focus on recruitment, development, and recognition
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and stakeholders – and being their trusted point of contact, especially in sensitive situations
• Supporting sound clinical decision-making and ensuring quality care at all times
• Managing audits, policy implementation, and working with NASC, Te Whatu Ora and other key external agencies
• Driving a strong, connected team culture across the village

Please click here to view the full job description.

You’ll bring experience in a clinical environment with a deep understanding of the aged care sector and Te Whatu Ora standards. You’ll be an experienced manager with solid aged care experience in New Zealand, ready for a new challenge, you’ll be passionate about leading people, driving quality outcomes, and making a real difference.

You’re someone who leads with empathy, builds trust, and can bring out the best in others. You’re confident balancing people leadership with operational management, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Why Summerset?

When you join Summerset, you’re joining a team that values you – your contribution, your growth, and your wellbeing.  

For a passionate leader this will be the exciting challenge you crave. You'll get excellent remuneration, the support of a friendly team, and all the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing 2 Health Insurance
• Birthday leave, so you can take your special day off on us
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ’s fastest-growing aged care providers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

About the Role:

The Administration Partner plays a central role in an innovative service model designed to maximise front line support across a group of Villages.

Reporting to the Operations Business Manager, this role provides high-quality, remote administrative support that enables Village-based teams to focus more of their time on providing exceptional customer service and resident experiences.

This is a Fixed term role until 31 March 2027. We are open to both part-time and full-time options. 

Internal applicants: we are open to secondment arrangements. 

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Use your operational expertise and experience to improve how front line teams deliver exceptional customer service

• Provide administration support to Village and Care teams, keeping communication clear and ensuring information, enquiries, and requests are actioned in a timely manner. 

• Prepare monthly registers, tools and templates, making sure they are accurate, consistent, and available on time for Village teams. 

• Resident Administration and Billing - Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident information in VCare and process and maintain accurate resident on-charging records in VCare.
• Financial Administration, create and maintain purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Be the first point of contact for AP for investigating and resolving billing issues. 
• Building strong working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and teams.

About You:

You’re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to busy environments. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working autonomously, and supporting stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.

You take pride in producing high‑quality outputs, communicating clearly, and finding smarter ways of working that help teams perform at their best.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous administration experience in the aged care and retirement living preferred. 
• Proven ability to deliver great internal and external customer service, build positive relationships with village teams, and show genuine care for residents and their experience, including when interacting remotely.
• Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Skilled in data entry and in keeping databases accurate and up to date.  

• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Copilot, Word, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint. 

• Comfortable suggesting improvements to standardised processes to help save time and use resources more efficiently. 

• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. 
• Highly organised and able to pick up and effectively manage multiple tasks at short notice. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to existing and new software systems, including AI assistance tools 
• Be honest, punctual and reliable. 

Why Summerset

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in a role where your admin expertise will directly support better outcomes for our people and the business. 

Some of our great benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Southern Cross health essentials insurance
• Birthday leave

Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. Please note, this role may close early due to high application volume. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Recreational Therapist at our Richmond Village, you’ll be empowered to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process. Through personalised recreation plans and engaging activities, you’ll help residents maintain independence, dignity, and connection with others.

Typical duties include:

• Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable
• Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village
• Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate
• Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records
• Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager

This is a casual role, working on an as-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice.

You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.

You’ll bring with you:

• Previous experience in activities, recreation, diversional therapy, or a related field would be beneficial.
• The successful candidate must be willing to complete the National Certificate in Diversional Therapy.
• Excellent planning and time management skills, with a proactive mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course)
• A full, clean driver’s licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
• Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers and free access to Telus Healthcare (EAP)

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 23rd September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Kitchen Assistant for our Rototuna village you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Your support will help ensure our chefs can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents and visitors. From assisting with food prep to keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you’ll make a big difference behind the scenes – and you’ll be appreciated for it.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning
• Helping with plating and presentation of meals
• Operating dishwashers and ensuring all kitchenware is properly sanitised
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant
• Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation

Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families.

This is a casual role, working on as and when needed basis.

You’re approachable, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing kitchen. You’ll also bring:

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality
• A friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills
• Good physical stamina
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Day time hours (other than occasional events)
• Ongoing training and career development 
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 16th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We’re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at Rototuna village. This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents.

As a Cook, you will play an essential role in creating fresh, wholesome meals in a supportive and team-focused environment. Your work will help ensure our residents enjoy nutritious food that supports their health and wellbeing.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking production meals for our care centre as well as short order meals for the café, based on established menus and dietary needs.
• Maintaining an “audit-ready” kitchen by adhering to Summerset’s Food Control Plan.
• Working collaboratively with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

This is a causal role, working on as and when needed basis.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers. You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous experience as a Cook, ideally in a healthcare or residential care setting
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards Certification in safe food handling (preferred)
• Confidence to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and holidays as required

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:.  

Our benefits include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 16th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Registered Nurse at our Wigram village, you will be part of a team that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

• Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
• Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
• Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
• Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

This is a permanent part-time position working Thursday and Friday, 6:45am to 3:00pm. Additional availability to provide leave cover for night shifts would be highly regarded.

Please click here to view the full job description.

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

You’ll bring with you:

•  A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 15th of September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Blenheim village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable.

This is a casual position with shifts offered on an as-needed basis, often at short notice. Therefore, flexibility and availability to work across varying shifts are important.

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Superb barista skills
• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Retail discounts and sponsored sports teams
• Free Access to Telus Health (EAP)
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 15th of September.This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join our Summerset on the Coast, Paraparaumu village. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. Therefore, you will need to be organised and efficient, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in service. 

This is a casual role, working on an 'as and when required' basis. 

Please click here to view the full job description.

You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with some proven experience to our team. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

What we offer:

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Day time hours
• Ongoing training and career development 
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 29/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!